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Changing Heart Rate Zones in Garmin Connect
Heart rate zones are used to measure cardiovascular strength and improve fitness level. Heart rate zones will be displayed and calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate (% max). They can also be customized to best match your current fitness level and are set within the device settings.
Some devices are capable of setting separate heart rate zones for running, swimming and cycling which would only apply for those specific activity types. If your device is compatible with secondary heart rate zones, you will see options to add them while following the steps below.
Setting your heart rate zones based on Lactate Threshold is only available if you have a device compatible with that function. Refer to your owner's manual for more information.
Select a platform below to reveal steps to change your heart rate zones:
Garmin Connect App
NOTE: Setting a custom heart rate zone in your Garmin Connect™ account will not have any impact on historical data previously uploaded.
Select models will allow you to customize separate heart rate zones for select activity profiles.
Depending on your model you may need to first select Sport Heart Rate.
Select models will allow you to set heart rate zone percentages to be based on a certain metric.
Select Done.
Changes will be applied to the device with your next sync. Models that support Real Time Settings will update your setting changes immediately without needing to sync. For more details see Real Time Settings in the Garmin Connect App.
Garmin Connect Web
NOTE: Models that support Real Time Settings via the Garmin Connect™ app will not have the option to edit device settings in Garmin Connect™ web. For more information including Garmin models that support this feature see: Real Time Settings in the Garmin Connect App.
From a web browser, sign into your Garmin Connect account.
Select (top right).
Select your device.
Select User Settings.
Locate and customize your Heart Rate Zones.
Select models will allow you to customize separate heart rate zones for select activity profiles.
Depending on your model you may need to first select Sport Heart Rate.
Select Save Settings.
Changes will be sent to the device upon the next successful sync.
Why Would I Need to Use Different Heart Rate Zones for Each Activity Type?
Typically using the default heart rate zones for all activities will be preferred. Using different zone settings for different activity types can be useful for different types of training. For advice on how you should use different heart rate zone settings we advise speaking with a personal training coach.
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